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Providing a bridge between recycling experts and the officials charged with developing and running recycling programs and operations, this practical reference offers an overview of recycling, including the current laws that govern recycling, the strategic goals of recycling programs, and the need to boost public awareness of the value of recycling. The handbook examines a wide range of recyclable materials--from papers, plastics, and cans to construction and demolition materials and household wastes. For each material, it discusses collection and separation procedures, costs, the potential for re-use, the projected market, and problems and solutions. Numerous illustations highlight the technology used in creating an integrated system of waste management. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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CHOICE Review

This hefty handbook provides an in-depth look at all elements of recycling--process, policy, materials, education, economics, and case studies. Although written by and for practitioners, it is still quite useful as an authoritative, up-to-date reference to recycling for undergraduates--this reviewer has used it twice in the past week to answer undergraduate reference questions. It is arranged in 35 topical chapters filled with clear explanations, background, charts, graphs, photos, and drawings, and access is enhanced by a 65-page index. Appendixes include a good glossary, conversion tables, and sample worksheets. The writing is technical but not garbled by obtuse professional verbiage. Recycling Sourcebook, ed. by Thomas Cichonski and Karen Hill (CH, Apr'93), although superior as a directory, lacks the depth, graphics, and practitioner focus of the work under review. Highly recommended for all college and university libraries. Undergraduate through faculty. T. Link; Michigan State University Library

Booklist Review

This comprehensive, user-friendly handbook is a valuable addition to the growing literature on the important environmental topic of recycling. Practical in its format and content, the handbook provides up-to-date information for individuals responsible for developing recycling programs and operations. The handbook is divided into 35 chapters, each written by an expert in the recycling field. For example, "Separation and Collection Systems Performance Monitoring" was written by Abbie Page McMillen, president of McMillen Environmental, Inc., while "Batteries" is a collaborative effort of Ann Patchak Adams, project leader at Roy F. Weston, Inc., and C. Kenna Amos, former technical director at Weston. Editor Lund is a recycling consultant and a former recycling manager for the city of Hollywood, Florida. The first chapter, "Recycling Overview and Growth," puts recycling in context, provides definitions, and explains the importance and varieties of recycling options. Twelve of the chapters examine the many recyclable materials--from batteries, tires, and construction and demolition debris to yard waste, household hazardous waste, and scrap metal and steel cans. Other chapters deal in depth with many aspects of recycling, including processing equipment, training personnel and managers, and quality control monitoring for recyclable materials. The last chapter provides case histories for a variety of locations, ranging from a small rural county to a medium-size suburban community to a large urban community. Each chapter contains features reflecting the background of the contributing editor. Some contain summaries or references; others, appendixes or glossaries. The book also contains three useful appendixes: a glossary of recycling terms; a list of abbreviations; and "Recycling Information and Sources," which provides listings for relevant federal and state agencies, periodicals, and sources for solid-waste information. Numerous easy-to-understand illustrations depict the technology used for recycling management, including processing equipment, drop-off stations, and material-recovery facilities. There is not much difference in the scope of this handbook and two other recent titles, Recycling in America (ABC-Clio, 1992) and Recycling Sourcebook (Gale, 1992) [both RBB Fe 1 93]. However, The McGraw-Hill Recycling Handbook is directed toward those responsible for planning and implementing recycling operations and has more detailed practical instructions. It is strongly recommended for purchase by any library building a collection on recycling. If a library can afford it, it should buy all three titles and have the most complete reference information on recycling. If it can buy only one, then it should select this new volume. (Reviewed Apr, 1, 1993)